Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the original house?
-No, the original was torn down at the dawn of the 20th century. The current brownstone is a reconstruction built in the 1920's.
Yes, the Teddy Bear was named after Theodore Roosevelt.
Did You Know?
Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an artistic advisor for the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Calling it the greatest gathering of artists since the Renaissance, he designed the obverse of the Fair’s commemorative medallion.